Stunts have a huge visual impact, pumping up production value in a visceral, human way that CGI just can’t touch. But you have to do them right and that means a combination of thorough prep and skilled execution.

Jeff Wilhelm, a stunt coordinator and performer with decades of experience, will explain why the best time to call a stunt coordinator is day one of pre-production and how, with enough lead time, practical effects are accessible to producers in almost any budget range. His presentation will cover:

Script breakdown

Collaboration with the director, producer and crew

Casting

Choreography

Set supervision and safety

Stunt driving, fighting, pyro, high falls, and wire work

Will there be live demos? You bet! It’s more fun to see a fight sequence and wire work than it is to talk about it. VPA Board Member Kahil Dotay will also be discussing the dynamics of stunt driving and how to earn a living behind the wheel.

So join us and find out how to get your action scenes on the screen. DON’T MISS IT!

When: 6 Sep 2025

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Location: 9425 Mathy Drive, Suite B Fairfax, VA 22031

PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE:  https://www.virginiaproductionalliance.org/event-6295552/Registration